E. Fay Jones
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Euine Fay Jones (January 31, 1921 – August 30, 2004)[1][2] was an American architect and designer. An apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright during his professional career, Jones is the only one of Wright's disciples to have received the AIA Gold Medal (1990), the highest honor awarded by the American Institute of Architects. He also achieved international prominence as an architectural educator during his 35 years of teaching at the University of Arkansas School of Architecture.
Euine Fay Jones | |
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Born | (1921-01-31)January 31, 1921 Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
Died | August 30, 2004(2004-08-30) (aged 83) Fayetteville, Arkansas |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
Occupation | Architect |
Known for | Thorncrown Chapel |
Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Knox (1943-2004) |
Children | 2 |
His Thorncrown Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, 20 years after it was built, in recognition of its architectural significance. It also has received a Twenty-five Year Award from the American Institute of Architects and other professional recognition.